Practice Areas
We have lawyers qualified in pharmacology, biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, telecommunications, mining, metallurgy and engineering. Our practical experience in promoting our clients’ intellectual property rights extends over a wide range of technical industries.
We adopt a global approach when it comes to dispute resolution and litigation strategies and regularly act in matters that are litigated in parallel actions across numerous jurisdictions.
Our Intellectual Property practice is completely integrated into one team able to register, commercialise and enforce any IP right. We are known for our approachability, willingness to listen and ability to respond to the needs of our clients. Our practice has, in past years, been ranked Premier in Legal Profiles in each area of practice – Intellectual Property, Information Technology and e-Commerce.
Anti-counterfeiting
Providing anti-counterfeiting and border protection services. Piracy investigation and reporting. Campaigns to identify and control counterfeit goods in the marketplace. Conducting enforcement proceedings against traders who import, sell or manufacture counterfeit goods in the Australian Federal Courts.
Litigation
We have a specialist litigation practice focused on patent, design, trade mark, copyrights, and trade secret litigation. We handle proceedings in these matters before the Federal Court of Australia and the Patent, Designs and Trade Mark Office in Australia. We regularly advise Patent Attorneys with regard to potential litigation.
Copyright & Design
We have extensive experience advising on copyright ownership and infringement, developing licensing strategies and royalty arrangements, conducting copyright audits and acting in complex litigation. We regularly prepare copyright agreements for software development and licensing, database licensing, and sound recording production and distribution. We assist local and international clients with all aspects of design protection, including design registration and enforcement, and portfolio management services.
Transactions & Deals
We have specialist expertise in technology and intellectual property transactions involving technology licensing, R&D, technology transfer, distribution, and consultancy agreements. We provide corporate advice and due diligence reports for major acquisitions and floats.
Trade Secrets
We advise on complicated transactions involving the protection of confidential information and cross border protection of trade secrets. We prepare appropriate non-disclosure agreements for pre-contractual disclosure and technology evaluation
Privacy
Mallon & Co advises on all aspects of privacy including advising on the Privacy Act, preparing internet and email policies which cover international jurisdictions, and advising on dispute resolution and managing complaints.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Biotechnology & Lifesciences
Our team is experienced in addressing the complex commercial and legal implications of developing biotechnology products. Our focus is to be practical and pragmatic in assisting you in navigating the complex issues that may arise in unlocking the full benefits of the intellectual property you have created.
Mining & Metallurgy
We regularly handle patent disputes and provide strategic advice on patent protection, revocation and enforcement in the mining and metallurgy field. One of our lawyers is a qualified metallurgist. We also provide strategic advice on the management of mining and metallurgy intellectual property rights.
Advertising, Marketing & Labeling
We provide full service trade mark advice to our Australian and international clients on the strategic protection and enforcement of their trade marks. While rights to trade marks are important to marketing and brand strategy, many other laws and forms of regulation affect this area. We have a number of legal experts who advise on issues relating to branding, marketing, advertising and product promotion, including both commercial and contentious issues. Recent matters involved complex issues of domain name registration and trade mark infringement over the Internet.
Information Technology
Mallon & Co has extensive experience providing information technology legal services and outsourcing agreements. We provide start-up clients with the complete suite of agreements necessary to distribute software applications under licence, and any other related services that may be required. We have acted for a number of well known Western Australian IT start-up companies.
E Commerce
We have advised on the legal framework for B2B portals and eBusiness, privacy issues, internet security, website development, maintenance and hosting agreements, domain name disputes, and online alliance or “partnering” agreements. We advise e-commerce businesses on the protection of their intellectual property rights from inception to their initial public offering. Particular aspects of advice include e-branding, international trade mark protection, the patenting of e-commerce business systems, and cross-border intellectual property issues relevant to the use of the Internet.
Technology Venture Capital Funding
We advise on intellectual property issues relevant to listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). We work with our clients on all aspects of the intellectual property due diligence process including due diligence for e-commerce and internet based businesses. We advise on “e-branding issues” and the development and protection of a corporate identity on the Internet.
Universities
We act for universities in relation to the exploitation and commercialisation of public research and resolve ownership issues between academics, members of staff and PhD and other students.